I have heard several people in the area ask whether there were schools for every age group near Smith Mountain Lake. Not having school-age kids myself I went on a hunt to see what was available. I found that there …
Quilting Guilds
Whenever I see a hand-stitched quilt, it reminds me of my beloved Grandmother. But quilting is not a dying art, nor is it necessary for the older folks alone. Many are the young eyes taken in by their parent’s or …
SML Marine Fire Company Saves the Day
Though most days on Smith Mountain Lake are calm and full of fun and adventure, the unexpected can happen. Should your adventure of the day become a little more stormy than you expected, it’s good to know that there are …
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is still a relatively new water sport that does not require the waves or incoming tides like surfboarding does. A wakeboard is a short, very broad type of waterski with boots, ridden in the same manner as a surfboard. …
At the Bassmaster Elite Tournament….
Some other great activities at the Smith Mountain Lake Bassmaster Tournament are the ‘Casting Kids Competition’ and the pre-show bluegrass entertainment. The Casting Kids Competition will be held on June 9th and 10th from 10-12 a.m. at the Parkway Marina …
Virginia Wine Guide
There are several wineries and vineyards near Smith Mountain Lake, and since 2003 we have also had The Virginia Wine and Food Society to advance the appreciation of this fruit of the vine. Want to know how to find the …
Profit By Improving Your Home Part 2
In the second part of how to increase the value of your Smith Mountain Lake home, Author Kenyon Blunt gives some specific ideas for improvement. He also notes that these same kinds of things that add value, usually increase your …
The Fish in Smith Mountain Lake Part 3
The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries has provided numerous studies on the fish present in Smith Mountain Lake and their various habits. Following are some of the details that may interest residents who enjoy knowing about their lake’s …
Dock Dogs at the Lake
A unique competition will be occurring at the upcoming Smith Mountain Lake Bass Tournament. The Smith Mountain Eagle tells the tale of the newest of sports involving dogs: Dogs that compete based on the height or distance they can jump. …
A Tribute To Character
Anyone living near Smith Mountain Lake has undoubtedly heard the words, “Oh yeah, you live near Liberty University”, at least a time or two. Known far and wide for offering a high-quality Christian education, Liberty University’s founder Jerry Falwell, died …